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Methods and apparatus for capturing images using optical chains and/or for using captured images

  • US 9,955,082 B2
  • Filed: 01/30/2017
  • Issued: 04/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of capturing images, comprising:

  • capturing, using a first optical chain of a camera, a first image of a first portion of a scene area of interest, said first optical chain including a first mirror and a first sensor, an optical axis of the first optical chain between said first mirror and said first sensor being at a first angle relative to a bottom of said camera, said first optical chain having a first focal length;

    capturing, using a second optical chain of said camera, a second image of a second portion of said scene area of interest, said second optical chain including a second mirror and a second sensor, an optical axis of the second camera chain between said second mirror and said second sensor being at the first angle relative to the bottom of said camera, said second optical chain having a second focal length which is smaller than said first focal length;

    capturing, using a third optical chain of said camera, a third image, said third optical chain having the first focal length, said third optical chain including a third mirror and a third sensor, an optical axis of the third optical chain between said third mirror and said third sensor being at a second angle relative to the bottom of said camera, said second angle being different from the first angle; and

    operating a fourth optical chain of the camera to capture a fourth image, said fourth optical chain having a third focal length which is smaller than said first and second focal lengths.

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